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How can 'fragile' Tottenham Hotspur turn things around?

Raida Akther
Published on 2026-09-19 14:59:00
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How can 'fragile' Tottenham Hotspur turn things around?

Are Tottenham Hotspur just unlucky or have they really been that bad as they've just recorded their worst-ever start to a Premier League season after five games?

The answer is a bit of both.

Spurs should have been at least 2-0 up before they conceded just on half time at home against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Then, predictably, they crumbled and were 3-0 down before they knew it. That is clearly the main worry for Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi as he aims to stop them sinking into a third-straight season of relegation scrapping.

In his post-game remarks he said Spurs are 'too fragile' and added that if 'you are not strong you lose' when discussing their display.

Poor defensive decisions at key moments must stop

One moment changed this game totally and left Spurs reeling and how often has that happened to them not just at the start of this season, but over the last few years?

A poor defensive clearance from Andy Robertson led to Johan Manzambi giving Villa an undeserved lead right on half time. In the worst moment possible Spurs were their own worst enemies.

A first half full of promise, energy and creating chances galore gave way to panic, tentative defending and a total lack of belief...

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